US Bridges

Pr 828 0.4 KM over Dirt Road (future PR-5)

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Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico · 7.26 Km. S.E. of Toa Alta · Structure no. 027581

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 828 0.4 KM over Dirt Road (future PR-5) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 828 0.4 KM over Dirt Road (future PR-5) in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2025. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 119 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPr 828 0.4 KM
CrossesDirt Road (future PR-5)
Location7.26 Km. S.E. of Toa Alta
RouteState Highway 828
CountyToa Alta Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.33923, -66.20308
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2017)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 828 0.4 KM over Dirt Road (future PR-5) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 828 0.4 KM over Dirt Road (future PR-5) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 828 0.4 KM over Dirt Road (future PR-5) carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 828 0.4 KM over Dirt Road (future PR-5)?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 828 0.4 KM over Dirt Road (future PR-5)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.